Project Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Bristol; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Competitive salary and benefits

Clear progression path

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is recruiting a Project Engineer in Bristol to bridge design, manufacturing and customer requirements. You will develop new products, refine existing ones and troubleshoot production issues across the production process.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality and production teams and liaise with customers and suppliers to ensure projects meet high standards and are delivered efficiently, with clear progression paths.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with a proactive attitude.
• Methodical problem-solving with strong attention to detail.
• Flexible and eager to learn new skills.
• Hands-on technical expertise with commercial awareness.
• Willing to take on a range of tasks within and outside standard responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and realise new designs in line with customer requirements, working with cross-functional teams.
• Create tooling designs, technical drawings and process instructions for manufacturing and inspection.
• Facilitate the smooth introduction of new designs into production with Manufacturing Engineers and Production Managers.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers and handle technical queries.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement robust, effective solutions.
• Manage existing products, identify issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to development of new materials, manufacturing processes and technologies within the company.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Tools

CAD

Job description

Project Engineer

Are you a highly capable, detail-oriented individual with a strong engineering background and a passion for delivering top-quality solutions? Orion is working with a market leader that services several industries, such as the Aerospace, Defence, and Automotive industries, among others. They are seeking a Project Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects, liaising with key stakeholders to ensure the successful development and delivery of products.

The role of Project Engineer

As a Project Engineer, you will be pivotal in bridging the gap between design, manufacturing, and customer requirements. Your expertise will help develop new products, refine existing ones, and troubleshoot issues across the production process. You will collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and production teams, as well as external customers and suppliers, to ensure projects are completed efficiently and to the highest standards.

Responsibilities of the Project Engineer

• Develop and realise new designs in line with customer requirements, working closely with cross-functional teams.
• Create tooling designs, technical drawings, and process instructions for manufacturing and inspection.
• Facilitate the smooth introduction of new designs into production alongside Manufacturing Engineers and Production Managers.
• Liaise with customers and suppliers and handle technical queries.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement effective, robust solutions.
• Manage existing products, identify issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the technical development of new materials, manufacturing processes, and technologies within the company.

Requirements of the Project Engineer

• Excellent communication skills with a proactive, approachable attitude
• Methodical problem-solving approach with strong attention to detail.
• Flexible, eager to learn new skills, and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Hands-on technical expertise with an understanding of commercial considerations.
• Enthusiastic and versatile, willing to undertake a range of tasks within and outside standard.

Benefits for the Project Engineer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• 9-day working fortnight.
• Clear path for progression.